July 2016

Two initiatives have been launched to improve dispensing at veterinary practices across the UK and Ireland – and save staff valuable time.

3 mins

Vets have a new interactive tool to help track and assess the threat of blowfly strike, providing a "near live" resource for vets, farmers and industry professionals.

4 mins

June 2016

Ceva has reissued a letter and supporting guidance regarding nutritional husbandry practices at dry-off to every vet in Europe following reports of adverse incidents after using Velactis.

5 mins

A storybook is giving vets and veterinary nurses the chance to reinforce the message of preventive health care to their client's children.

3 mins

As the number of cases of Lyme disease in dogs increases, a company has released a “suit” to help protect pets from ticks this summer.

2 mins

A bluetongue vaccine will soon be available to help vets and farmers act quickly when dealing with cases in the United Kingdom.

3 mins

A test capable of detecting chronic kidney disease in dogs and cats years earlier than traditional methods has been added to the International Renal Interest Society’s guidelines.

2 mins

May 2016

A rehydration products donation by Norbrook Laboratories to British Divers Marine Life Rescue has meant 53 seal pups received medical assistance after storms hit Cornwall last winter.

2 mins

Vets are being urged to report suspected cases of jerky treat-related illness to a registry, created to shed more light on the extent of the problem in the UK.

4 mins

Finadyne Transdermal can be used as a single application to reduce pyrexia associated with acute mastitis.

2 mins

Zoetis is running a special spring offer on Apoquel – its oral therapy for the treatment of canine pruritus associated with allergic dermatitis.

2 mins

A newly launched poultry vaccine offers significantly improved protection against Salmonella, according to manufacturers.

2 mins

Pet products wholesaler 3P Enterprise has introduced a mat to help cool down cats and dogs in warm temperatures.

1 mins

Merial will launch its NeO vaccination technology to the UK and Irish poultry sectors at the British Pig and Poultry Fair.

3 mins

Ceva Animal Health has launched a pheromone to help with feline aggression and fighting in multi-cat households.

4 mins

The first professional quality pocket digital microscope has been launched by UK start-up company ioLight.

3 mins

April 2016

Vettimes.co.uk and its sister publication VN Times are looking for top tips on how to stimulate eating and drinking in inappetent cats and dogs, for a new competition.

5 mins

A new natural product to help manage intestinal health in cats and dogs has been launched by veterinary nutraceutical manufacturer Nutravet.

2 mins

An interactive website launched by Dechra Veterinary Products examines symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options for dogs with Cushing's syndrome.

3 mins

The management and treatment of canine otitis externa will be the focus of a free CPD roadshow visiting eight venues across the UK throughout May and June.

4 mins